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Stock market dips 'unexpectedly' on first day after break

Dhaka, April 15 -- Investors are dismayed after a significant drop in the stock market on the first day of trading after the Eid holidays. In addition to falling share prices, investor participation d... Read More


MV Abdullah sailors will head back to Bangladesh after 10 days

Dhaka, April 14 -- The MV Abdullah and its crew are set to arrive in Dubai on Apr 19 after their release by Somali pirates. It will take four to five days there for formalities to be completed before ... Read More


Flight from Israel lands in Dhaka: What really happened

Dhaka, April 13 -- Amid criticism of the government for allowing a direct cargo flight from Israel to land in Dhaka, authorities at the Shahjalal International Airport say no rules set in support of P... Read More


Flights from Israel land in Dhaka: What CAAB says

Dhaka, April 13 -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh has sought to dispel rumours swirling on social and mainstream media about two direct flights purportedly from Israel landing in Dhaka, st... Read More


Preparations underway at Ramna Batamul for Pohela Boishakh celebrations

Dhaka, April 13 -- Preparations are underway at Dhaka's Ramna Batamul to ring in the Bangla New Year of 1431. Artists and artisans of cultural institution Chhayanaut are spending a busy final day pre... Read More


Temperature to keep rising, rain forecast at start of Boishakh

Dhaka, April 12 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department says temperatures will continue to rise across the country, but the start of the Bangla New Year may also bring rain. "Daytime temperatures... Read More


2 children among 6 of a family burnt in Bhasantek gas fire

Dhaka, April 12 -- Six members of a family, including two children, have suffered burn injuries after a gas fire broke out in Bhasantek's Shyamol Polli. All of the victims have been admitted to the S... Read More


Bangladeshis spent less on credit cards in February

Dhaka, April 12 -- Bangladeshis spent foreign currencies worth around Tk 5 billion on credit cards abroad in February, which is 6.2 percent less than the spending in January. Their credit card spendi... Read More


Motorcycle crashes kill 7 people in 3 districts of Bangladesh

Dhaka, April 12 -- As many as seven people have been killed in motorcycle accidents in three districts of Bangladesh. In most cases, motorcycles were hit by buses on Friday amid a rush of people retu... Read More


Flowers float on Dhaka's Ramna Lake as part of Vaisabi celebrations

Dhaka, April 12 -- People from Bangladesh's ethnic minority communities are celebrating the Vaisabi festival by floating flowers on Ramna Lake. The event was organised by the Ministry of Tourism and ... Read More